Working Group

Discussion:

Recognise and capitalise on youth

Focussed communication strategy (creating an open space)

Ensure that all youth grow up with a reality of sustainability (our responsibility)

Retaining youth in the Region to ensure a vibrant and innovative community
Existing jobs and opportunities to ensure youth have financial sustainability – choice/quality of life
Jobs don't need to be in Region – technology/innovation
Level of engagement – different styles: Indigenous, ICT, migrant
Our responsibilities/our communication including business with youth – sustainable business
You & Me – Pride of Place
Youth suicide – why?
Armidale community safety – included, feel valued, safe = retention
Youth as families

How can we involve the whole New England Region in building a sustainable future?

Involve the existing business sector to engage with youth
Working together to live and realise the ideas (employment skills – festival events)
Understand and acknowledge all segments of youth – no exclusion

What practical steps or projects can be undertaken to do that?

Look at youth needs (migrant, homeless) and how to bridge gaps (community menotring)
Create a space (opportunities – their agenda is not controlled) for youth to be heard
Walking School Bus